das Landratsamt
Translation
district office, county administration office
Examples
Der Antrag muss beim Landratsamt eingereicht werden.
The application must be submitted to the district office.
Das Landratsamt ist für Baugenehmigungen zuständig.
The district office is responsible for building permits.
Grammar Patterns
go to the district office
work at the district office
Similar Words
Kreisverwaltung (district administration), Bezirksamt (borough office)
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (district), 'Rat' (council), and 'Amt' (office). Literally 'district council office'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the main administrative 'office' ('Amt') for a rural 'district' ('Landkreis').